The huge torque in X5D is not that noticeable because of the weigh and slow shifting tranny, where the car lacks big time is in hp department and faster transmission/diff ratio. The 3 series diesel however is totally different animal you can really feel all that torque.

After I remaped my X, I can really appreciate the added HP not so much the TQ.

The huge torque in X5D is not that noticeable because of the weigh and slow shifting tranny, where the car lacks big time is in hp department and faster transmission/diff ratio. The 3 series diesel however is totally different animal you can really feel all that torque.

After I remaped my X, I can really appreciate the added HP not so much the TQ.

I was in your shoes a year ago. The reasons I went with gas instead of the D is 1. I couldn't get the Msport on the D. 2. Even though the D has a lot of torque, the gas is still faster according to BMW 3. Prem gas is about .50 cheaper than diesel where I live. I believe the new D's have an 8 SPD tranny now. As far as mpg I get 23 driving 85-90 mpg and about 25-26 driving 70-75.

I was in your shoes a year ago. The reasons I went with gas instead of the D is 1. I couldn't get the Msport on the D. 2. Even though the D has a lot of torque, the gas is still faster according to BMW 3. Prem gas is about .50 cheaper than diesel where I live. I believe the new D's have an 8 SPD tranny now. As far as mpg I get 23 driving 85-90 mpg and about 25-26 driving 70-75.

Thanks for the feedback. I'm now sticking with my X5 35i sport, but my brother is now in the market for an X5.

Winter time the D gets hungry due to very cold temps and snow/decreased traction. 60% of the time the Xdrive has to work decreasing the MPG dramatically in our canadian winter. I usually get around 17 combined during those months.

One thing to note. The 35d requires more frequent services, and this once out of warranty the operating cost go up. Service is about every 5-11k depending on driving pattern . Had mine serviced at 49,790 under warranty then Required a service at 55,000 "oil service". Now showing 11,000 until next. Plus the urea additive. Never had more than a 10k mile service interval . 80% highway, 24.5 mpg since new.
I will buy another diesel .. With the 8speed and new 3.0l diesel fuel economy will be much better.. But that is 2 years off.

Winter time the D gets hungry due to very cold temps and snow/decreased traction. 60% of the time the Xdrive has to work decreasing the MPG dramatically in our canadian winter. I usually get around 17 combined during those months.

I think the MPG go down because of the additives in winter diesel. There's simply less actual fuel in the tank.

I use Shell V Power diesel formulated for canadian weather, winter and summer already with same additives for all year round. My MPG is 21-22 except for winter 17-18 on the same fuel. Lots of snow here and -25 to -35C.

I use Shell V Power diesel formulated for canadian weather, winter and summer already with same additives for all year round. My MPG is 21-22 except for winter 17-18 on the same fuel. Lots of snow here and -25 to -35C.

As far as mpg I get 23 driving 85-90 mpg and about 25-26 driving 70-75.

We had a guy claim 29mpg on 35i. That turned out to be during very very favorable conditions. And, most importantly, it was a over a short distance. Not a true average.

How many miles do you get on a tank at 70mph?

29 mph on a 35i? Pssshht must have been driving down hill with a 50 mph wind behind him! I drove from little rock to dallas which is a little hilly in Arkansas and mostly flat in texas. I drove about 85mph the whole way to Dallas with cruise on. I filled up and reset mpg computer and it read 23.4 when I was pulling into Dallas. Did the same on the way back and computer said 25.7. I still only have about 4K miles on it so I'm wondering if it'll get better after more miles on it?